William T. Johnson

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to William T. Johnson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Bois- du-Fays, France, October 5, 1918. While leading a patrol, Sergeant Johnson encountered terrific machine-gun fire, which forced him to order his patrol to cover. He then advanced alone, working his way to the nest which he destroyed, and allowed for the continuance of patrol. Later the same day, he braved the perils of an extremely heavy barrage to bring to safety a wounded comrade who was lying 300 yards in advance of the lines.